I was @ my small LQS last week & overheard the owner talking on the phone to a salesperson. The conversation centered on how it was almost impossible for a LQS to make a profit now. They can't compete with the online pricing. He was saying that he had some loyal customers that bought fabric, but we're in a small town, and it's not enough business to keep them afloat. So sad. I hate the idea of them closing. The husband/wife that own the shop have been so helpful in my new quilting journey! But when I'm looking at the cost of fabric for a king size quilt, yes, I can get it cheaper online. I feel guilty not buying from the quilt shop!